Woodbury County Alternative School (Closed 2008)

Woodbury County Alternative School serves 17 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was equal to the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
6%
7%
White
70%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
30%
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Woodbury County Alternative School?
17 students attend Woodbury County Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Woodbury County Alternative School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodbury County Alternative School?
Woodbury County Alternative School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodbury County Alternative School offer ?
Woodbury County Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Woodbury County Alternative School part of?
Woodbury County Alternative School is part of Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District.

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